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E. Guigal

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2017

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Guigal produces an intensely concentrated, inviting and complex Châteauneuf-du-Pape that is almost unique to the region today. Their passion for Châteauneuf, the leading appellation of the Southern Rhône, runs as deeply as that for their home sites in the Northern Rhône. The combination of working with top fruit that has perfect ripeness, along with their extraordinary patience in the cellar, results in rich and full, yet savory, spicy, seamless and balanced wines. Wines to enjoy immediately but capable of aging, and, above all, wines that leave you wanting more.

VINEYARD

The Guigal’s Châteauneuf represents work with more than 40 different growers, on the unique rocky alluvial vineyards (the famous “galets”) and red clay soils of the area. The wine is made of 45% White Grenache, 25% Roussanne, 15% Clairette, 10% Bourboulenc, 3% Piquepoul and 2% Picardan 2%.

WINEMAKING

This wine is made using a traditional, temperature-controlled fermentation. The wine is aged for 8 months, 1 quarter aged in wood (barrels and half-muids), of which 50% are new.

VINTAGE

The 2017 vintage in the Southern Rhône Valley was not without its challenges, as a wet spring followed by a hot and dry summer severely affected yields. The 2017 vintage brilliantly balances freshness with expressive, concentrated fruit.

TASTING NOTE

Pale youthful gold and brilliant in color. The wine offers a vibrantly expressive nose of white flowers and peach. The palate is unctuous, balanced and enhanced by a beautiful freshness. A round, elegant wine that we love serving at the beginning of a meal with crudo, grilled fish and with goat cheese.

Color

White

Grape Varieties

Bourboulenc, Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Picardan, Piquepoul, Roussanne

Appellation

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Farming

For nearly 4 decades Guigal has used only environmentally sustainable methods of pest, disease and weed control. They work to conserve biological diversity, water resources, soils and ecosystems on their land. Packaging materials are recyclable or biodegradable. Lastly, they are committed to achieving a zero waste target.

Suggested Retail Price

$57

Reviews

93

Jeb Dunnuck - “Last of the whites, the 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is a riper, sexier wine from the south that has lots of white peach, marmalade and honeysuckle aromas and flavors. You can tell this was a warm vintage, yet it has terrific purity and freshness, with a layered, balanced texture. It’s serious stuff to drink over the coming decade.”

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